What is PD CEN/TS 16931‑3‑3 about?
PD CEN/TS 16931 is a series that discusses standards for electronic invoicing (e-invoicing). PD CEN/TS 16931‑3‑3 is a part of multi-series electronic invoicing that focuses on syntax binding for UN/CEFACT XML industry invoice D16B. UN/CEFACT XML and all underlying standards (core component methodology, library, message assembly, XML naming and design rules) are maintained on a regular basis by UN/CEFACT, within the United Nations framework of the Economic and Social Council, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).
PD CEN/TS 16931‑3‑3 specifies the mapping between the semantic model of an electronic invoice, included in EN 16931‑1 and the cross-industry invoice in the UN/CEFACT XML syntax. For each element in the semantic model (including sub-elements or supplementary components such as identification scheme identifiers) it is defined which element in the syntax is to be used to contain its information contents. Any mismatches between semantics, format, cardinality or structure are indicated.
Who is PD CEN/TS 16931‑3‑3 for?
PD CEN/TS 16931‑3‑3 on syntax binding for UN/CEFACT XML Industry Invoice D16B is useful for:
- E-invoice suppliers
- Organizations in the private and the public sector for public procurement invoicing
- E-invoice contracting authorities/entities
- PEPPOL (Pan European eProcurement Online) authorities
Why should you use PD CEN/TS 16931‑3‑3?
UN/CEFACT standards are actively used worldwide in various sectors like agriculture, transport and logistics, B2G E-Procurement and cross-sector applications in different regions (APAC, US, Europe, LatAm). UN/CEFACT provides the relevant standards and guidelines on their website.
PD CEN/TS 16931‑3‑3 provides you with the framework for semantic model to UN/CEFACT syntax elements mapping model. This cross-industry invoice model includes essential information elements that an electronic invoice needs to ensure legal compliance and to enable interoperability for cross-border, cross-sector and domestic trade. It is used by organizations in the private and the public sector for public procurement invoicing.
PD CEN/TS 16931‑3‑3 introduces you to the code lists to be used for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions. For each code list also the maintenance organization is identified.
Compliance with PD CEN/TS 16931‑3‑3 will ensure interoperability of electronic invoices, thereby contributing to the removal of trade barriers.
